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First Sikh Ranger takes part in flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah border

Amarjeet Singh says that he is proud of being a part of the Pakistan Army

News Desk January 09, 2016

PHOTO: INDIA TV

A Sikh ranger participated in the traditional beating retreat ceremony at Wagah border for the first time in history, according to IndiaTV.

Amarjeet Singh is the first Sikh to have participated at the flag-lowering ceremony on the border between Pakistan and India. Singh shook hands with an Indian ranger during the ceremony to a thunderous applause from both sides of the border on Thursday evening.

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Singh is a resident of Nankana Sahib. According to media reports, he joined the Pakistan Army in 2005 and completed training this year, after which he was included in the defence forces on the Wagah border.

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Speaking about his duty for Pakistan, Singh said that he is proud of being a part of the Pakistan Army and would be happy to lay down his life for the nation.

This article originally appeared on IndiaTV.

COMMENTS (29)

surprised | 8 years ago | Reply @sunil vohra: If indeed that is true 10 years for training, for what exactly???

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @Changez khan: Wasn't that the war we lost half the country ?

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citizen | 8 years ago | Reply All drama,!!!! this border show should stop, does America and Canada have similar shows, does Bangladesh and India have similar drama's, Do European countries have similar shows, do Saudi's and Yemen's have similar shows, does Iran and Pakistan have similar shows??. So what are both countries trying to prove???.

Changez khan | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: The trophy was definitely no mean feat but perhaps icing on the cake was taking into custody its pilot too, Squadron Leader Brij Pal Singh by Flight Lieutenant Hakimullah. Singh – the Indian pilot who preferred to surrender then – retired as an Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force while Hakimullah in the later years of his career assumed the command of the air force as the Air Chief Marshal Sense of satisfaction to protect the motherland and warranted unity among PAF pilots including Flight Officer Abbas Mirza and Flight Lieutenant Syed Saad Hatmi could also be easily gauged through looks of the Pakistani air fighters. Yes! Nothing could deter them nor their spirit could be defeated,

Changez khan | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: 14 December, 1971 Flt Lt Saleem Beg Mirza was the leader of the escort section to a formation of four F-86s, striking Srinagar Air Base. Flg Off Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon in his Gnat tried to intercept the raid but was shot down by Flt Lt Saleem Beg. Flg Off Nirmaljit was credited by IAF for shooting two F-86s but in fact all the six F-86s, including both the escorts and the fighting elements, returned safely to Peshawar Flt Lt Saleem Beg Mirza. Taloot Mirza - Tamgha-i-Juraat Flight Lieutenant Taloot Mirza flew a total of fifteen operational missions and was engaged in aerial combat thrice. He demonstrated a high degree of cool courage in both ground attack and aerial combat. On 10th December, 1971,when on a close support mission, his formation of two aircrafts was engaged by six enemy SU-7 aircrafts. Flight Lieutenant Taloot accepted the challenge coolly and successfully destroyed one SU-7 in the face of heavy odds. For his courage and dedication to service he has been awarded Tamgha-i-Juraat.

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @jutt: Didn't imply anything. But there are clear implications that you could improve on your reading and comprehension skills !

IndianDude | 8 years ago | Reply This shows that the Pakistan has begun to treat their minority better and may in future join the civilized nations of 21st century. Indian had a proud Sikh as a prime minister for 10 years and Pakistan has checkmated the Indian with a ceremonial Sikh foot soldier! Amarjeet Singh Pajee, you can go a long way in the other side of the border.

President APJ Kalam | 8 years ago | Reply @Hameed: Show piece drama. Agreed.

jutt | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: So you are implying that Sikhs are treacherous? That if inducted en masse in Pak Army, they will belie their oath? Strange.

Human | 8 years ago | Reply Something's burning here guys! ;)

Vinod chauhan | 8 years ago | Reply @Jamil M Chaudri: How comes sikhs and hindu minorities are reduced under 1%?

sunil vohra | 8 years ago | Reply He joined Pak army in 2005 and completed his training this year.He took 10 years to get trained !!!!!

Ahmer | 8 years ago | Reply @Tommy Gunn: Agreed 100 %. If it was not for the sikhs we would have over run india 3 times already. That is why Mountbatton split the punjab. He could not leave the Indians without a fighting force!

Pakistani minority | 8 years ago | Reply Thank-you Modi, it is your fear,now the Pakistani government are beginning to look upon minority.

Sane Khan | 8 years ago | Reply Love it, love it love it....

Tommy Gunn | 8 years ago | Reply @Sid: That's why I mentioned "neutral source" & Zaidi seperately. FYI, Mr. Zaidi believes that Pakistan lost the 1965 war badly.

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @Jamil M Chaudri: @Nasser: No I am not a Sikh or Indian for that matter but as Jamil stated above, we should take those profound words of Jinnah to heart even if you and your ilk do not. By the way, the 1965 war was never considered an outright win for any country, rather a stalemate. But apart from the Rann of Kutch incident, let's not dwell on the score of the other run ins.

K J | 8 years ago | Reply What's the big deal he is a citizen of Pakistan.

Jamil M Chaudri | 8 years ago | Reply This is the Islamic Republic that Jinnah had in mind. Jinnah said (1947 Aug 11): "You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place or worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed -- that has nothing to do with the business of the State". . This has always been a tradition in Muslim communities: respect for individuals of all faiths. All men of good faith are proud of Mr Amarjeet Singh, and his services to the Islamic Republic.

brar | 8 years ago | Reply @Pakistani Dude: Why only 1965 you also won 1971 and 1999 congratulations.

Hameed | 8 years ago | Reply @NKAli:

This is no show piece dram

One Sikh soldier at a very lowly rank in 70 years history and its no drama? How so?

Sid | 8 years ago | Reply @Tommy Gunn: Pakistani historian Akbar S. Zaidi is "neutral" source ? Good one!

Nasser | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: We.....come on....you are an Indian. Have some moral courage to not hide your true identity. If you want to praise Sikhs praise him ..they are worth it but why hideously?

Tommy Gunn | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: completely agree with you, sikh soldiers have been instrumental in India's war victories over Pakistan. @Pakistani Dude: you should read about the 1965 war from neutral sources, I'm sure your opinion will change. Also read the views of Pakistani historian Akbar S. Zaidi about 1965 war.

Pakistani Dude | 8 years ago | Reply @Haji Atiya: remember 1965???

NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply This is no show piece drama and is a reality. Excellent! Great going Pak Army! Salams

Smiling Buddha | 8 years ago | Reply He was suppose to be on the other side with Khaki uniform.............

Hameed | 8 years ago | Reply Show piece drama.

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply Pakistan should mobilize a full regiment of such soldiers, then at least we'll win some wars !

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